Scorn (noun) – lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

To remember the definition of the word scorn, use the following mnemonic:

She tried to score with her horn (scorn), but the rhino burst the ball. The other players showed feelings of intense dislike towards her.

Examples of scorn in a sentence

He became the object of scorn after his latest scandal.

They were trained to feel nothing but scorn towards their enemies.

I wasn't able to hide the scorn in my voice.